The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale was introduced at last year's Paris Motor Show as a lighter and more hardcore alternative to the standard model. However, the Italian firm left the Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter V8 largely intact as it gained a mere 10HP over the S model producing 450-horses and 510 Nm (376 lb ft) of torque.

Famed German tuning house Novitec and its Tridente division, which specializes on Maserati models, decided to step in and offer owners of the GT MC Stradale an upgrade package that focuses on the performance aspect. [...]

The guys at Novitec know a thing or two about taking a cool Italian car, Alfa, Ferrari or Fiat, an bringing even more soul and passion from the design. This time, they've played with the Mserati GranTurismo MC Stradale to create a bold look and monumental performance.

The big news is that after adding a SUPERSPORT turbocharger, a water-to-air intercooler, a bigger manifold, larger injectors and a remapped ECU, the 4.7-liter V8 now produces a Lamborghini rivaling 646 horsepower and 624 Nm of [...]

The Ferrari 599 GTB’s novelty may have run out a bit since the GTO debuted last year, but SP Engineering can aid consumers in upgrading their Ferrari to GTO standards with the help of their latest package. Called the 599 GTX, SP Engineering’s package offers the look and performance of the 599 GTO.

The package comes in three parts: performance, suspension, and exterior. The performance aspect adds a full titanium exhaust with remote valve control system and bypasses two out of the four catalytic converters. SPE also performed an ECU remap on the 6.0 L V12 to maximize power and throttle response, ending with an increased output of 685 HP - even more impressive than the GTO’s 670 HP. The cost is $12,999.

The suspension portion provides custom suspension and sway bars, but keeps all of the original factory magnetic field controls in line ($4,999). SPE also offers an optional front lift kit that raises the Ferrari by up to 2 inches ($12,800).[...]

Painting your car gold is getting old. Having it chromed is cool, but you run the risk of blinding people on sunny days. There's now way of teasing it so we'll come out with the whole info an be done with it: we've stumbled upon a really cool new finish that we think will be a big hit in the aftermarket world.

The Hamann BMW F10 5-Series was caught on film by JustinsSupercars in Dubai, and we are really impressed with the full brushed aluminum look they gave it. It's a wrap job, not paint, [...]

GReddy takes pride in the fact that they are a company "founded and managed by racers and enthusiasts" and their latest take on the Nissan GT-R is proof of that fact.

The new GTR 35RX by GReddy is powered by a 4.3 liter stroker VR engine that has been tweaked, pushed, and pulled for amazing results. It starts with a Twin Turbo upgrade kit and a Type-29R Cross-flow intercooler kit that rev the power all the way to 1,084 HP, while a Ti 94mm full Y-back titanium exhaust system ensures the engine growl sounds just right. Other features for the 35RX include a tuned GR6 transmission cooled down by a DCT transmission cooler kit, a Dodson/Exedy clutch kit, a Dodson first gear upgrade, and WPC treated full gear set and clutch steel plates. The power is sent to MT drag radial tires with Ray’s Engineering Volk Racing G2 wheels. Visually, the first thing anyone will notice is the giant BOMEX rear wing, but GReddy is also working on a top secret front bumper for the kit.[...]

Project Kahn is now giving us the latest materialization of its Range Rover dreams, the Bali Blue Kahn 4.4 Range Rover Vogue. The vehicle comes with an aerodynamic package that includes restyled front and rear fascias - the front one adds LED daytime running lights, while the rear one accommodates quad tailpipes, undercar lighting, custom door handles, new side skirts and others.

The list of treats goes on with the interior features, which includes machined aluminum pedlas, branded floor mats... [...]

German tuner comes up with a final tuning kit for the current generation BMW 3-Series set to be replaced soon.[...]

BMW is treating its Chinese consumers like royalty in the year of the tiger, and we can't say that we're not jealous a bit. We've seen every sort of carbon fiber component, matte paint finish and body modification possible for cars like the M3 and the 5-Series, but now it's time to focus on one of the unsung heroes of the BMW product lineup.

Chinese car fans and middle-class citizens with a bit of cash to spend will surely take notice of the Z4 sDrive23i Flame Edition. The model is based on [...]

Want to tune up your car, but short on cash? Here are 15 tips on how to tune your car on a budget.

Check Your Tyre Pressures

Believe it or not, something as simple as ensuring your car has the right tyre pressure not only optimises your car's performance but also increases grip, decreases braking distances, improves fuel consumption and also increases the lifespan of your tyres.

Reduce the Weight of Your Car

One of the simplest ways to improve the performance of your car costs nothing. Reduce the weight of your car by stripping out the car's interior to the bear minimum, thus reducing the vehicles weight. is to reduce the weight of the vehicle as much as possible. You may also choose to replace various components with lightweight alternative such as carbon fibre parts.

Replace Your Spark Plugs

Optimising your car's ignition system is an important part of tuning your engine. One of the main ignition components are spark plugs. Replace your spark plugs with performance plugs to benefit from improved engine performance including throttle response and fuel efficiency.

Replace Your Air Filter

Performance air filters are designed to improve air flow, allowing it to be almost unrestricted whilst maintaining filtration levels critical to protect the engine. Performance air filters can be expected to add between 1-4 horsepower.

The Nissan GT-R by AMS Performance may currently hold the record for the quarter mile with a time of 8.97 seconds, but SP Engineering isn’t giving up on breaking the eight minute barrier with their version of Godzilla. Their packages for the stealth sports car come in a group of five, ranging from 650 HP to the big daddy with 975 HP. Most of these packages have been capable of a sub nine second quarter-mile, but work still has to be done to break eight.

The first update for the Nissan GT-R’s 3,799 cc V6 engine provides 650 HP on 91 Octane and 725 HP on race fuel. It is achieved with the addition of a TiTek titanium race exhaust and mid-pipe and a Titek 90mm cast stainless downpipe. among other additions. This package is followed up with the SPE 750 that takes the power up to 760 HP on 91 Octane and 900+ HP on race fuel with the use of turbochargers, as well as an SPE fuel system and an SPE cat less downpipe. The third package is the SPE 900 bringing the output up to 800 HP on 91 Octane and 950 HP on race fuel with the use of a Greddy turbo kit and intercooler.[...]